Getting to Know Hong Kong's Public Transport Modes: MTR, On Time Train Service (Part 2)

DDHK.ORG - Hong Kong known as one of the countries with the best public transportation system in the world. Most areas in Hong Kong have been reached by the MTR or Mass Transit Railway, as the train mode of transportation in Hong Kong is called. The Hong Kong MTR train line even connects the city from the airport to the most remote areas directly adjacent to mainland China.

For areas that are not covered by the MTR, from the seaside to the mountains, it can still be reached by bus, minibus, tram or taxi. In fact, the islands are also well connected via ferry services.

DDHK News thoroughly explores the modes of transportation available in Hong Kong through several series of articles. This is the second post.

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One of the mainstay modes of transportation in Hong Kong is the MTR train. The Hong Kong MTR train service has been around since 1979. Initially, there were 2 companies operating trains in Hong Kong, namely MTR and KCR (Kowloon-Canton Railway). But since 2007 the two have been merged into one.

“The MTR has provided a safe, reliable and efficient way to get around Hong Kong since 1979. In December 2007, the operations of the MTR and the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation were combined to form one of the most efficient and widest-reaching rail networks in the world. -Asia. The newly expanded system stretches from the heart of Central and Causeway Bay to the New Territories and Lantau Island," reads a statement on the official website of the MTR Corporation, which operates the MTR train service.

MTR currently operates 9 main commuter lines serving Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Among them, the East Rail Line) which connects to the border (with mainland China) at Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations for travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. In addition, the Light Rail network serves local communities in the North West New Territories, while the bus fleet provides a convenient feeder service,” wrote MTR Corporation.

Passengers can also easily travel to mainland China's Guangdong, Beijing and Shanghai provinces using the MTR train service. Namely, using the High Speed ​​Rail service or a super fast train line that connects Hong Kong West Kowloon station with various train stations in China directly without moving.

“MTR Corporation is widely recognized as a world-class public transport service provider that consistently achieves the highest international standards in reliability, safety and efficiency. With passengers consistently arriving at their destinations on time, 99 percent, passengers rely on the MTR to provide a fast and convenient connection to most locations in Hong Kong and beyond,” wrote MTR Corporation.

9 Main Line

The MTR has 9 main lines. Namely, the Island Line (blue line) with 17 stations, South Island Line with 5 stations, Tsuen Wan Line (red line) with 16 stations, Kwun Tong Line (green line) with 17 stations, Tseung Kwan O Line (purple line) with 8 stations, Tung Chung Line and Disneyland Resort with 10 stations, East Rail Line with 14 stations, and Tuen Ma Line with 27 stations.

As of this writing, September 20, 2021, the 9 main lines of the MTR have 100 stations.

Based on the decision as of 27 June 2021, the lowest rate, HK$4.7. While the most expensive, from various stations on the Island Line and several stations on the Tseung Kwan O Line to Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations bordering mainland China, the fare is HK$51.8. (Source: mtr.com. hk)

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